defaulted
/dɪˈfɔltɪd/ · de·fault·ed
verb
- To fail to meet an obligation, such as a payment or a requirement. If you do not make your payments, you will default on your loan.
- To lose a competition by failing to compete or meet the necessary conditions. If you refuse to wear a proper uniform, you will not be allowed to compete and will default this match.
- To assume a value when none was given, or to presume a tentative value or standard. If you don't specify a number of items, it defaults to 1.
Did you know? The term 'default' has also been used in music to describe a song that is not a hit single, but is still played frequently due to its popularity among fans.